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Sep 16, 19:22

German Health Minister Announces Expansion of Pharmacy Services

German Health Minister Nina Warken announced plans to expand pharmacy services, including vaccinations and preventative care, to alleviate pressure on doctor's offices, while delaying a planned increase in pharmacy reimbursement.

German Health Minister Announces Expansion of Pharmacy Services

German Health Minister Nina Warken announced plans to expand pharmacy services, including vaccinations and preventative care, to alleviate pressure on doctor's offices, while delaying a planned increase in pharmacy reimbursement.

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How will the delayed increase in pharmacy reimbursement affect pharmacies and the healthcare system?

The delay in increasing pharmacy reimbursement, currently planned at €900 million to raise the fixed portion of reimbursement from €8.35 to €9.50 per package, impacts pharmacies facing rising costs. This delay, while intended to stabilize contributions to statutory health insurance, risks worsening financial difficulties for many pharmacies and potentially impacting their ability to provide expanded services.

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Dec 14, 19:08

Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights

Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.

Spain to Restructure Pharmaceutical Co-payments, Expand Prescribing Rights

Spain's Ministry of Health proposes a new pharmaceutical co-payment law, creating six income brackets, capping monthly expenses for low earners, expanding prescription rights for nurses and physiotherapists, prioritizing generic drugs, and granting the AEMPS more power over drug supply.

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How will the expanded prescription authority for nurses and physiotherapists affect healthcare access and efficiency?

The new system aims to improve equity and affordability of prescription drugs. Lower-income families will see a 33% reduction in co-payments, while the state will cover an additional \u20ac153 million. This redistribution is intended to ensure that chronic treatment continuity is not compromised by cost.

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Aug 6, 10:19

Four Healthcare Reforms Shake Up Spain's Public Health Agenda

Spain's Ministry of Health is pursuing four major reforms: stricter tobacco and alcohol laws, expanded prescribing rights for nurses and pharmacists, and improved conditions for healthcare professionals; however, their success is uncertain due to political challenges.

Four Healthcare Reforms Shake Up Spain's Public Health Agenda

Spain's Ministry of Health is pursuing four major reforms: stricter tobacco and alcohol laws, expanded prescribing rights for nurses and pharmacists, and improved conditions for healthcare professionals; however, their success is uncertain due to political challenges.

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How might opposition from various sectors, such as pharmacists and medical unions, affect the implementation of these reforms?

These reforms represent a substantial legislative agenda, impacting tobacco control, alcohol consumption among minors, pharmaceutical access, and healthcare worker conditions. The success of these reforms hinges on the political stability of the governing coalition and overcoming opposition from various sectors.

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